Job Title: Deputy Manager – Care Home
Location: Arden House, Leamington Spa
Salary: £31,120 per annum
Job type: Full time
Deputy Manager – Maternity cover – 1 year cover to be reviewed starting July 2022 – Arden House, Leamington Spa
Arden House care home is set in Royal Leamington Spa. We specialise in providing exceptional residential and dementia care in a high-quality setting that is homely throughout. This allows our residents to live a happy life and genuinely retain their independence. We are proud to be an Eden Alternative accredited home because this coveted award demonstrates how we live and breathe our values.
About the role
Ensuring that high standards of care are delivered to meet the needs of the individual resident, whilst monitoring and maintaining these standards. Assisting with the management of the homes staffing, financial and material resources, including involvement in staff recruitment and selection. Taking responsibility for the running of the Home in the absence of the Acting Home Manager. Leading and facilitating in staff and residents’ meetings, staff training and development activities
Candidates should note that the role of Deputy Manager will involve some flexibility. You will be required to work a variety of shifts, be on call and answer emergencies.
About you:
- With prior experience of managing staff in a care home or similar environment, you will have a working knowledge of MCA and DOLS.
- A high level of care knowledge, you will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.
- You will have a keen understanding of person centered-care and have experience of working in a dementia unit or a dementia home for at least two years.
- In addition, candidates require a minimum of QCF level 4 in care (or similar qualification), to apply for this role.
Principal responsibilities & accountabilities:
Residents
- Ensure that high standards of care are delivered to meet the needs of the individual resident, to monitor and maintain these standards.
- Ensuring that residents’ physical, emotional and social needs are identified and met through assessment and care planning.
- Ensuring that residents maintain their dignity, choice and individuality.
- Ensure the care and safety of residents and their possessions.
- Ensure the healthcare needs of the residents are met by liaising with GP’s District Nurses, Chiropodists etc.
- Ensure that care plans are developed, reviewed with residents and their family, as well as other stakeholders in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Ensure that records relating to residents are understood, acted upon by all staff and that they are reviewed on a regular basis.
- Help to control the issue of drugs for which the Home has taken responsibility, to maintain the necessary records and to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the systems for administering medication.
- Arrange trial visits and assess whether or not the home is able to meet the needs of any prospective resident.
Staff
- Lead, manage and develop the work of the staff team, under the supervision of the Registered Manager, by setting objectives and supervising staff.
- Carry out appraisals and ensure development needs are met through appropriate training and staff development programmes.
- Assist the Registered Manager and Home Administrator / Book keeper in the maintenance of records relating to staff employed in the Home.
- Ensure that all Greensleeves Care’s Policies and Procedures are followed.
- Take responsibility for management of specific staffing matters as required by the Registered Manager.
Benefits:
- Free learning and development
- Free DBS
- Paid breaks
- 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata, including Bank Holidays)
- Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care Provider
- Recognition of career milestones
- Company pension scheme
- On-going wellbeing support
- Death in Service benefit, Length of Service Awards
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; deputy manager, compliance manager, Care Manager, Care Management, Residential Care Manager, Registered Manager, NVQ4, Care Supervisor, Service Manager, Care Home Manager, Senior Care Manager, Senior Care Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
